"Assassination of Hamas Leader in Lebanon Escalates Tensions, Risks Broadening Israel-Gaza Conflict"

The conflict between Israel and Hamas has escalated, leading to the displacement of an estimated 100,000 Palestinians to Rafah in the Gaza Strip, as reported by the U.N. humanitarian agency. The Israel Defense Forces have intensified their operations, and the Gaza Health Ministry reports over 20,000 fatalities. Hezbollah has issued a warning of retaliation following the killing of a senior Hamas leader in Lebanon. Additionally, over 100 hostages in Gaza have been released by Hamas, and a Washington Post video analysis reveals that Hamas's deadliest attack on Israel was over a year in the making, exploiting Israel's technological vulnerabilities. The conflict's complexity is further highlighted by the financial gains made by stock traders who anticipated the attack.